Weak and soft muscles

Results: Causes of Weak and soft muscles

1. Aluminium toxicityHigh body levels of aluminium resulting in symptoms. Usually occurs in patients with renal impairment....read more »2. AnemiaReduced ability of blood to carry oxygen from various possible causes....read more »3. Bassoe syndromeA very rare syndrome characterized primarily by hypogonadism, cataracts during infancy and muscle weakness....read more »4. Becker Muscular DystrophyA muscular dystrophy charaterised by enlargement of muscles...read more »5. Botulism food poisoningExtremely dangerous food poisoning requiring medical attention, but not always recognized because of its non-abdominal symptoms....read more »6. Brain cancerCancer of the brain....read more »7. Chediak-Higashi SyndromeAn inherited immune system disorder characterized by reduced pigmentation, recurrent infection and neurological disorders....read more »8. Compartment SyndromeExcessive bleeding or swelling following surgery or injury can result in increased pressure within a section of the arms, legs or buttocks. The increased pressure affects blood flow and can result in tissue death necessitating amputation, nerve damage or ...read more »9. Congenital myotonic dystrophyA form of muscular dystrophy which is usually apparent at birth or within a few years. and affects the skeletal muscles, heart conduction, smooth muscle, eyes and the central nervous system. The range of severity varies from asymptomatic to fetal death....read more »10. Cushing's syndromeA rare syndrome where excessive secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal cortex leads to a variety of symptoms. Hormone-secreting adrenal or pituitary tumors are often the cause of the excessive corticosteroid secretion....read more »

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